It’s been a tough old 12 months for everyone, especially for young carers. This is why the ViewHR team is proud to be supporting #MYTIME2CARE to support young carers in March. MYTIME are on a mission to level the playing field for young carers, by giving them the support, friendship and opportunities that every child deserves. We will complete an activity every day in March to raise money for this brilliant cause. 

Now, this is where you come in, why not join us on the MYTIME challenge or perhaps donate to here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/viewhr. All the money goes directly to the charity. 

Hear from the ViewHR Team taking part and why it is important to them to join this worthy cause: 

“I find it hard enough as an adult juggling the care of my family, my work and household duties, imagine doing that when you are a child yourself? There are children all over the UK struggling caring for their parents, siblings whilst also balancing the complexities of school. These children have so many missed opportunities to be carefree or to embrace childhood, which is why it is so important that we can do our part to support them!” – Gemma Murphy, Founder 

‘In a world where children seem to grow up so quickly, I feel it is important now maybe more than ever to enable children to be children and support them in the daily challenges they face.’ – Vanessa Head, Business Manager 

“I understand how overwhelming it must be for a child to have to look after a parent and miss out on the normalities of being a child and growing up.  Whatever we can do to help these children have some respite cannot be a waste of our time.” – Sarah King, Director 

“We have all been cooped up for almost a year but young carers will have been at home, probably supporting someone that is shielding and without a break due to the challenges of the pandemic.  Without the distraction of school and having to manage their own home schooling, it’s time to give back so that children have the chance to be children.” – Heidi Roper, Senior HR Consultant 

Read MYTIME’s mission here: 

Our mission is to provide young carers with the support, friendship and opportunities that every child deserves.  Young carers are incredibly selfless, the love and compassion they show for their family is humbling. However being a young carer can lead to high levels of stress, worry and loneliness. Through our Making Memories programme and our R&R Retreat Centre we give young carers the chance to take a much needed break from their caring responsibilities. Thank you so much for supporting us, so we can support them.